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October 6, 2010 Michael J Fox to be on ASI RadioFiled under: asi radio show
ASI Radio has booked actor and activist Michael J. Fox for next Tuesday’s radio show! (October 12, 10:30 a.m. EST, http://asicentral.com/radio/). Got a question for Mr. Fox on leadership or about overcoming difficult obstacles? Please feel free to email us at radio@asicentral.com or call us on our Radio Hotline at 215.953.4977 and it could be read on next week’s show! Mr. Fox will be the keynote speaker at next year’s ASI Show Orlando where he will be discussing his motivating and inspirational story as he continues his fight against Parkinson’s disease. Read more about his keynote here. More news about Michael J. Fox’s appearance on ASI Radio to come … stay tuned!
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October 6, 2010 Tip of the Day - Run a Successful One-Person BusinessFiled under: Tip of the Day
Step 1 - Be Flexible. The key is serious organization and immense flexibility. Step 2 - Be Selective With Suppliers. Part of the secret to being nimble is to pick a handful of trustworthy suppliers and work with them repeatedly to build a rapport that can be called upon in times of need. Step 3 - Build Efficiencies. Of course, seamless order processing and drop shipments save time – a critical move for solo distributors who often need every minute of the day to get their jobs done. Step 4 - Outsource Your Weaknesses. Adrian Miller, president of Adrian Miller Sales Training in Port Washington, NY, says distributors should outsource tasks that they either aren’t good at or don’t like. Step 5 - Make Every Move About Money. “The important thing is to do things that generate revenue,” Miller says. Step 6 - Work Your Contacts. For distributors selling on their own, selling deeper into existing accounts and leveraging contacts within a few key industries is often a smarter sales strategy than spending hours cold-calling new clients in new industries. Step 7 - Lose The Dead Weight. Like larger businesses, it’s vital for one-man businesses to consistently evaluate their client base for revenue and profitability targets. Read the complete article this month’s in Counselor magazine. |
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Seven steps to successfully running a one-person business.